Cracks in the plaster

[Gertrudetheadelie]

Before I start, I should say that we have had someone out from the insurance who said that it wasn't a serious issue BUT is anyone else getting cracks in his prolonged dry weather? (I know we've had a bit of dry now) We're on pretty dense clay soil so we've been told that, given the age of the house, it is just seasonal movement, but I keep thinking that we're going to struggle to sell the house when the time comes.

All the cracks are less than a 10p btw.

Anyone else suffering???

I forgot this one!

DH is a structural engineer and we get cracks like this in one room. Also on clay. They do not look serious. However monitor the exterior in that location for brickwork cracks. Especially stepped cracks or ones where bricks are obviously not aligned as they should be. Often you just get what you have photographed without any real issues. You can monitor and then repair. See what happens when it rains again!

I think clay soil is prone to shrinkage so that's what causes the cracks? I'm on sandy soil though and I have many cracks. When I bought the house there were cracks everywhere, so I'm sure there will be a buyer should you need one! I've been here 15 years and nothing sinister has happened yet, fingers crossed!

Cracks in plaster are pretty common and generally not a cause for concern. You've done the 10p test, so know that I imagine!

If you're worried call a surveyor, but we've had small cracks like these in most older properties we've lived at.

Owners can fill and repair cracks. You don’t have to live with them.

Thanks everyone. It does make me feel better to know that it isn't just me!

I know I can fill them (and I have in the past) but I suppose I look at all the properties on Rightmove and everything always looks so pristine that I worry about my fillered walls and scuffed skirting boards!

We are on clay soil and have cracks like this all over. They get filled and repaired and then appear again several months later! Annoying but one of those things, especially in an older house. They certainly don't look serious.

Try doing building work and getting steel beams put in. We had some huuuuge cracks upstairs after that! But all part of the house resettling to it's new configuration.

Friend had this on clay. It was the outside that was important. They did eventually have issues outside that had to be dealt with by professionals. But I wouldn't worry about the inside.

@RedDoorBlueHouse Or it could be a prop wasn’t used when the load bearing wall was removed and the beam inserted.